Review: In Conversation with Alan Cumming – Winter Words

Review: In Conversation with Alan Cumming – Winter Words

Sandra MacDonald Feb 16, 2026 4 min read
How did Alan Cumming become Artistic Director? A train journey, a "shooftie," and a love for theatre. Sass MacDonald reports from the festival.
Review: Alistair Moffat at Winter Words – Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Review: Alistair Moffat at Winter Words – Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Sandra MacDonald Feb 16, 2026 4 min read
Sass MacDonald reviews Alistair Moffat's festival finale. A nostalgic, intimate look at To See Ourselves and Scottish history since 1950.
Review: Ken Currie – Paintings and Writings at Winter Words

Review: Ken Currie – Paintings and Writings at Winter Words

Sandra MacDonald Feb 16, 2026 4 min read
Sass MacDonald reviews Ken Currie and Tom Normand at Pitlochry. A fascinating look at the "New Glasgow Boy" and his private journals.
Winter Words: A Joyous Night with Rankin and Cumming

Winter Words: A Joyous Night with Rankin and Cumming

Sandra MacDonald Feb 16, 2026 5 min read
Sass MacDonald reviews a joyous night at Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Ian Rankin and Alan Cumming discuss Rebus, writing, and the Oxford Bar.
Winter Words: Amy Liptrot Finds Firm Ground in Pitlochry

Winter Words: Amy Liptrot Finds Firm Ground in Pitlochry

Sandra MacDonald Feb 16, 2026 5 min read
ass MacDonald reports from Pitlochry. The Outrun author captivates the festival audience with a look at her new work, The Tangles.